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Andrew Page partners with Mintex
- 05/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Andrew Page has announced a new partnership with Mintex, a braking brand from brake friction manufacturer, TMD Friction. The relationship will see Andrew Page invest in the globally recognised brand, as it builds the largest portfolio of Mintex products in the UK. The range covers pads, coated discs, drums, [...] -
BMW drivers nation’s biggest speeders
- 05/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
BMW drivers are accountable for 37% of the fastest speeds recorded across the country, according to new research by TeamSport Indoor Karting. TeamSport Indoor Karting submitted Freedom of Information requests to reveal how fast the nation is driving, and which car model was charged with the fastest speed recorded [...] -
New car demand rises 23.1%
- 05/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The UK new car market enjoyed a boost in August, as year-on-year demand rose 23.1%, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 94,094 new cars were registered in the month as the market responded to regulatory changes, with cost-savvy buyers taking advantage [...] -
BVRLA urges MPs to support Bill
- 05/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is urging MPs to support the Civil Liability Bill as it undergoes a second reading in parliament. The bill aims to simplify and streamline the personal injury compensation system and reduce legal costs, introducing vital measures that will significantly [...] -
Go Electric Taxi launches in Coventry
- 05/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The Go Electric Taxi scheme has been launched in Coventry. The Go Electric Taxi scheme includes a range of different incentives worth £2,500 for taxi drivers interested in making the switch to a cleaner vehicle – as well as the opportunity for a two-week test drive for all Coventry Hackney cab drivers. The [...] -
16bn ride-hailing trips in 2017
- 05/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
A recent mobility study on regional ride-hailing markets finds that 16 billion ride-hailing trips were completed worldwide in 2017 and forecasts 24 billion completed trips by the end of 2018. The recent report by ABI Research analysed the number of ride-hailing trips completed by users in different regions and [...] -
bodyshop Event sponsor interview – AutoFlow
- 04/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Here we speak to one of our proud sponsors AutoFlow, managing director Chris Yates, about his thoughts and experience with the bodyshop Event & Awards. What are you most looking forward to about the bodyshop Event & Awards? I am really looking forward to meeting up with our customers first [...] -
Dyson investing in EV testing
- 04/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Dyson has plans to invest £200m in a vehicle testing campus as it continues with plans to launch an electric vehicle (EV) in 2020. Dyson announced in 2017 that it had started work on a battery for EVs due by 2020. Details on the EV itself have not been revealed, but Dyson announced last year that it had [...] -
Fix Auto promotes Paul Smith
- 04/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
After joining Fix Auto UK 11 months ago, key account manager Paul Smith has been promoted to head of key accounts. Reporting directly to Ian Pugh, the move has been made to reflect the role Paul, who joined the organisation in October last year, has been undertaking since March. He will oversee all of Fix Auto [...] -
September to have most MoTs
- 04/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
September looks set to be the biggest month in history for MoT tests and could hand garages, mechanics and service providers one of their biggest boosts ever, according to MyCarNeedsA.com. More than 2.6m cars were registered in 2015, with September alone seeing 462,517 registrations according to figures released [...]